The nominees for Devon Live's art show have been revealed - and there's still plenty of time left to vote.

Voting for DevonLive.com 2019 Local Art Show has officially opened and the shortlisted artists will show off their work at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum.

The winning artist will have their work displayed in one of the RAMM’s galleries (Gallery 22) from June 11 to 30, 2019.

The three art groups competing for the 2019 Devon Live art show are Exmouth Art Group, Teignmouth Art Society and Topsham Art Group.

In the coming weeks Devon Live will feature each of the art groups, showcasing some of their best work - and this week we will be featuring Exmouth Art Group.

Tracey Rapson

Who are Exmouth Art Group? - here's what they had to say

From inception in 1946 when seven artists formed what was to become Exmouth Art Group, they continue to provide a forum for practicing artists, and those sharing a cultural interest, and to encourage an appreciation of the visual arts.

With no restrictions on joining, the group has a dynamic membership of over 200 artists with a broad range of age, experience, ability and locality. The positive effect of a creative environment is undoubtedly beneficial to all, the professional practitioner, enthusiastic amateur and observer, and embedded in their aims is an ambition to embrace the widest demographic including a younger generation.

Jay Miller

They are very much a community group with established links with Exmouth Community College, local primary schools, the Kite Festival, Exmouth in Bloom and Exmouth Festival and have raised funds for numerous organisations through the charity raffles of members’ paintings.

A new initiative ‘Back to Art’ will offer sessions to help those lacking confidence explore their own creative skills. Their members have responded so creatively to the Migration theme they think their work deserves to be seen by a wider public. To celebrate their diverse and wonderful talents in such a prestigious gallery is an opportunity too good to miss.

Veronica Clayden

Rachel Sutton, Exeter’s lead councillor for economy and culture, said: “With the annual Local Art Show we aim to recognise, reward and foster creativity in the city.

"We hope that the Migration theme of the 2019 competition will inspire art groups in Devon to once again produce stunning work and another memorable exhibition. Following six-year’s support by the Express & Echo, this year’s sponsorship is by their digital sister, Devon Live. We are grateful for their support.”